Perfume that gives you a sense of well being

Imagine that you've spent all day on the beach. You've gone home, had a hot shower, relaxed on the bed for a while, and are now ready to go out for aperitifs in a class beach bar followed by a great fish meal, probably by the harbor.

Your skin is tingling but not burnt, and you have a good feeling of well being, what fragrance would you wear?

Even though the bars and restaurant will be refined, the dress code will still be informal. Help me please with a signature fragrance for these circumstances.

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Should have mentioned that for some reason , even after moisturising, Creed has a longevity of literally one hour. I used to wear quite often Frapin 1270 and that disappears after about thirty minutes. The skin doesn't seem particularly dry but I suppose it must be.

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So many I haven't tried or even thought of trying, thank you. I'm very much into oud's at the present and therefore have found it difficult to even contemplate summery, light, fresh fragrances.
All your help is greatly appreciated

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Millesime Imperial or Virgin Island Water. Maybe Virgin Island Water is more for the day time, but I love that scent and would find it hard to resist spraying myself with it when confronted with that scenario.

Although, if it were a cooler evening, I may steer away from the citrus/beachy vibe slightly and go with something boozier. If you like vanilla, maybe Guerlain's Spiritueuse Double Vanille. Or if you really like citrus, maybe steer back onto a bit of a citrusy road and go with Frapin's L'Huministe.

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As I mentioned earlier, probably the two houses that hopeless for me, durability wise, are Creed and Frapin. I like the houses very much but seriously can't afford to wear them; I need half a dozen sprays minimum, and still they don't last.

Originally Posted by HAllen

Millesime Imperial or Virgin Island Water. Maybe Virgin Island Water is more for the day time, but I love that scent and would find it hard to resist spraying myself with it when confronted with that scenario.

Although, if it were a cooler evening, I may steer away from the citrus/beachy vibe slightly and go with something boozier. If you like vanilla, maybe Guerlain's Spiritueuse Double Vanille. Or if you really like citrus, maybe steer back onto a bit of a citrusy road and go with Frapin's L'Huministe.

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In new-style perfumes, practically every JC Ellena and most B Duchaufour perfumes have the wellness factor in spades, of these my prime favourites are Timbuktu, Eau d'Orange Verte (I keep a bottle in the fridge) and Dzongkha.

Francis Kurkdjian's APOM pour homme gives an astounding and more persistent feeling of airy lightness and hygiene, and has some comforting sweetness too.

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Originally Posted by misterhyde

As I mentioned earlier, probably the two houses that hopeless for me, durability wise, are Creed and Frapin. I like the houses very much but seriously can't afford to wear them; I need half a dozen sprays minimum, and still they don't last.

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Originally Posted by misterhyde

As I mentioned earlier, probably the two houses that hopeless for me, durability wise, are Creed and Frapin. I like the houses very much but seriously can't afford to wear them; I need half a dozen sprays minimum, and still they don't last.

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Originally Posted by evogel

Everything from Slumberhouse that I've tried gives me a sense of well being and comfort plus it makes me happy.

I second this. I am huge fan. There's also something (good) to be said when purchasing from a one-man show in Portland, Oregon. You can actually communicate with the person who developed & created the scent you're wearing; something that just isn't possible with "name" brands. I love Sova, Jeke, Pear & Olive for the way they smell and interact with my body chemistry over time, but it also makes me happy knowing I supported a hardworking success story in North America.

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A beach bar in the early evening... I would think Creed Himalaya - a cooling refreshing scent that makes me feel relaxed. Longevity of that one is really good on me. If not for you, then I would say Ormonde Man. Or Chanel Allure Edition Blanche.

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Originally Posted by dougczar

A beach bar in the early evening... I would think Creed Himalaya - a cooling refreshing scent that makes me feel relaxed. Longevity of that one is really good on me. If not for you, then I would say Ormonde Man. Or Chanel Allure Edition Blanche.

So as OP doesn't want a Creed he could try try Paco Rabanne XS, pretty much the same as Himalaya but less than a quarter of the price. Longevity is fine.